Lewis Takes Off His Shirt

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About Lewis Takes Off His Shirt

"Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" is the second single from the album Heartland by Canadian musician Owen Pallett. It was released by Domino records in June 2010. It features one track from the album and five remixes. The week of July 12, 2010, the album was offered for free, to coincide with the announcement of fall 2012 tour dates. The single was met with mixed to positive reviews.


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Owen Pallett

Michael James Owen Pallett (born September 7, 1979) is a Canadian composer, violinist, keyboardist, and vocalist, who performs solo as Owen Pallett or, before 2010, under the name Final Fantasy. As Final Fantasy, he won the 2006 Polaris Music Prize for the album He Poos Clouds.From the age of 3, Pallett studied classical violin, and composed his first piece at age 13. A notable early composition includes some of the music for the game Traffic Department 2192; he moved on to scoring films, to composing two operas while in university. Apart from the indie music scene, he has had commissions from the Barbican, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Ballet of Canada, Bang on a Can, Ecstatic Music Festival, the Vancouver CBC Orchestra, and Fine Young Classicals. On … more »

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Song Background
"Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" is a track from Owen Pallett's second solo album, "Heartland". The record was released on January 12, 2010.
Album Concept
"Heartland" is a concept album, narrating the story of a fictional character named Lewis, a farmer from the fictional land of Spectrum.
Role of Song
"Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" is a significant song in the narrative, signifying a turning point in Lewis’ journey, where he rebels against his creator (Pallett himself).
Main Theme
The song deals with themes of rebellion and freedom, illustrating Lewis's struggle as he breaks free from the control of his creator.
Importance of Lyrics
The line "I'm never gonna give it to you" repeated at the end of the song represents Lewis' determination to keep his autonomy and not surrender his will to the deity-like figure of his creator.
Catchiness
Despite its complex narrative and philosophical themes, the song is notably catchy with upbeat music, making it a fan-favorite at live performances.
Music Composition
The composition of the song perfectly illustrates Pallett’s talent as a violinist and an arranger, with soaring orchestrations and intricate layers of electronic and acoustic sounds.
Accolades
"Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, a prestigious Canadian music award, in 2010.
Music Video
The official music video for "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" was directed by M. Blash and features an array of strange, surreal visuals, reflecting the abstract nature of the song's lyrics.
Performance Style
In his performances, Pallett often uses a loop pedal to craft "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt's" elaborate soundscape, demonstrating his skill in creating complex layer effects live on stage.

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